Methods for inhibiting angiogenesis proliferation of endothelial or tumor cells and tumor growth

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a method for inhibiting angiogenesis and proliferation of endothelial cells by administering an inhibitory amount of a 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein X and W are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting proliferation of tumor cells and tumor growth by administering an inhibitory amount of a compound of Formula I in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent or radiation therapy. The invention also relates to compositions containing an effective inhibitory amount of a compound of Formula I in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a method for inhibiting angiogenesis and proliferation of endothelial cells by administering an inhibitory amount of a 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting proliferation of tumor cells and tumor growth by administering an inhibitory amount of a 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent or radiation therapy. The invention also relates to compositions containing an effective inhibitory amount of a 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

2. Description of the Prior Art

In WO92/12717, Brem et al teach that some tetracyclines, particularly Minocycline, Chlortetracycline, Demeclocycline and Lymecycline are useful as inhibitors of angiogenesis. In Cancer Research 51, 672-675, Jan. 15, 1991, Brem et al teach that Minocycline inhibits angiogenesis to an extent comparable to that of the combination therapy of heparin and cortisone. In Cancer Research 52, 6702-6704, Dec. 1, 1992, Teicher et al teach that tumor growth is decreased and the number of metastases is reduced when the anti-angiogenic agent Minocycline is used in conjunction with cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

It has now been found that certain 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines are unexpectedly better inhibitors of endothelial and tumor cell proliferation than the tetracyclines, especially Minocycline, described by Brem et al and Teicher et al.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides a method for inhibiting angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation which comprises administering an effective inhibitory amount of a compound of formula I: ##STR2## wherein: X is halogen selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine or iodine;

W is hydrogen or a moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein: R and R₀ are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and straight or branched (C₁ -C₄)alkyl;

R₁ is (C₃ -C₅)azacycloalkane or (C₃ -C₆)cycloalkyl amino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; alone or in combination with a therapeutic agent used in the treatment of an angiogenic disorder; to a warm blooded animal having a disorder characterized by the undesired proliferation of endothelial cells.

The invention also provides a method for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth which comprises administering an effective inhibitory amount of a compound of formula I: ##STR4## wherein: X is halogen selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine or iodine;

W is hydrogen or a moiety of the formula: ##STR5## wherein: R and R₀ are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and straight or branched (C₁ -C₄) alkyl;

R₁ is (C₃ -C₅)azacycloalkane or (C₃ -C₆)cycloalkyl amino;

or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;

in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent or radiation therapy; to a warm blooded animal having a disorder characterized by the undesired proliferation of tumor cells.

The invention also provides a composition for inhibiting angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation which composition comprises an amount effective for inhibiting endothelial cell proliferation of a compound of formula I: ##STR6## wherein: X is halogen selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine or iodine;

W is hydrogen or a moiety of the formula: ##STR7## wherein: R and R₀ are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and straight or branched (C₁ -C₄) alkyl;

R₁ is (C₃ -C₅) azacycloalkane or (C₃ -C₆) cycloalkyl amino; in a pharmaceutical carrier for administration to a warm blooded animal having a disorder characterized by undesired proliferation of endothelial cells.

The invention also provides a composition for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth which composition comprises an amount effective for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation of a compound of formula I: ##STR8## wherein: X is halogen selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine or iodine;

W is hydrogen or a moiety of the formula: ##STR9## wherein: R and R₀ are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and straight or branched (C₁ -C₄)alkyl;

R₁ is (C₃ -C₅)azacycloalkane or (C₃ -C₆)cycloalkyl amino;in a pharmaceutical carrier for administration to a warm blooded animal having a disorder characterized by the undesired proliferation of tumor cells.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts the effects of the compound of Example 6 on the proliferation of Adult Bovine Aortic Endothelial cells (ABAE) compared to the prior art compound, Minocycline.

FIG. 2 depicts the effects of the compound of Example 8 on the cell growth of 6 Human Tumor cell lines.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Angiogenesis, a biological process that includes the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells, is defined as the growth of new blood vessels, in particular, capillaries and is an essential part of both normal and pathological tissue growth. Characteristic elements of angiogenesis include endothelial cell proliferation, endothelial cell migration, invasion of endothelial cells into tissue, tube formation, and maturation of endothelial cells. Angiogenesis plays a critical role in such beneficial functions as embryogenesis, wound healing and the female reproductive cycle, as well as in such abnormal functions as psoriasis, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, hemangiomas, and solid tumor formation.

It has now been found that administration of an effective amount of a compound of Formula I inhibits endothelial cell proliferation and tube formation, having the effect of preventing new capillary blood vessels from forming and thus inhibiting angiogenesis. In particular, the compounds of Formula I are cytostatic for endothelial cells, i.e., they inhibit the ability of the cells to divide without affecting other vital cell functions. According to the present invention, angiogenesis is inhibited by the administration of an effective amount of a compound of Formula I. In this regard, the effective amount of a compound of Formula I for inhibiting angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation is from about 0.10 mg/kg to about 30.0 mg/kg of body weight, with from about 1.0 mg/kg to about 10.0 mg/kg of body weight being preferred.

The ingrowth of capillaries and ancillary blood vessels is essential for growth of solid tumors and is thus an unwanted physiological response which facilitates the spread of malignant tissue and metastases. Inhibition of angiogenesis and the resultant growth of capillaries and blood vessels is therefore a component of effective treatment of malignancy.

The compounds of Formula I may be administered alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent used in the treatment of an angiogenic disorder. Such therapeutic agents include, for example, methotrexate, angiostatin, genistein, suramin, pentosan polysulfate, thalidomide and 2-methoxyestradiol.

The fact that administration of a compound of Formula I inhibits angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation to a remarkable degree is quite beneficial for controlling the growth of solid tumors because most if not all solid tumors, like normal tissue, require a steady and sufficient blood supply for optimal growth. Tumors are known to make use of angiogenic growth factors that are produced by the tumor cells in order to attract new blood vessels and ascertain supply with sufficient amounts of nutrients to sustain their growth. Many tumors are well vascularized and the inhibition of the formation of an adequate blood supply to the tumor by inhibition of tumor vascularization, as a result of endothelial cell growth inhibition, is beneficial in tumor growth control. Without a strong blood supply, rapid and prolonged growth of tumor tissue cannot be sustained.

It has also been found that the compounds of Formula I are cytostatic for tumor cell proliferation. The fact that both tumor and endothelial cells are growth inhibited by administraion of a compound of Formula I is desirable and advantageous. From a mechanistic point of view, the effect of a compound of Formula I on tumor growth is a dual one, by acting on tumor cell inhibition directly and by reduction of the blood supply indirectly. Both aspects contribute to inhibition of tumor growth and a compound that combines these aspects is extremely advantageous over other drugs which act on only one of the targets.

The administration of a compound of Formula I is effective in controlling the growth of solid tumors. Examples of solid tumors include but are not limited to colon tumors, ovarian tumors, breast tumors, lung tumors, pancreatic, osteosarcoma, prostate and melanoma tumors.

According to the present invention, tumor growth is inhibited by administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I to a patient having a disorder characterized by the undesired proliferation of solid tumor cells. In this regard, the effective dosage of compound of Formula I for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth is from about 0.10 mg/kg to about 30.0 mg/kg of body weight, with from about 1.0 mg/kg to about 10.0 mg/kg of body weight being preferred.

The compounds of Formula I may be administered alone or in conjunction with a standard tumor therapy, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It is preferred that the compounds of Formula I be administered in combination with a standard therapy: chemotherapy or radiation therapy. While not wishing to be bound by any theory, it appears that the clear effect of the administration of a compound of Formula I to inhibit tumor growth is related to the ability of the compound to inhibit endothelial cell proliferation and hence new blood vessel formation. Such reduction of vascular supply works best when a tumor is significantly reduced in mass after standard chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It is significant that the compound of Formula I can be administered in conjunction with the standard antitumor therapy and, in addition, can be administered on a continuing basis after the standard antitumor therapy. In this way the tumor will grow back slower while the patient is recovering from the side effects of the standard therapy. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy can then be repeated along with the continuation of the administration of compound of Formula I. The effect of this continuation of combination therapy is that the compound of Formula I will be effective in slowing down vascular supply to an already weakened tumor until it is essentially eradicated.

It is also contemplated that administration of a compound of Formula I controls metastases. Metastases also require a blood supply in order to become full blown secondary tumors. Since, some metastases are small, administration of a compound of Formula I directly counteracts the angiogenic signal of metastases. Such a compound also contributes to slower metastasis growth because it has a direct effect on tumor cell proliferation.

The compound of Formula I may be administered orally, parentarelly, topically, intravenously, or systemically. In addition, for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth, the compound of Formula I may be administered locally directly to the tumor or as a part of a deposited slow release formulation. Administration may be on a daily basis for as long as needed to inhibit angiogenesis, endothelial cell proliferation, tumor cell proliferation or tumor growth. Alternatively, a slow release formulation may continue for as long as needed to control tumor growth. This dosage regimen may be adjusted to provide the optimum therapeutic response. For example, several divided doses may be administered daily or the dose may be proportionally reduced as indicated by the exigencies of the therapeutic situation.

In this regard, the compositions of this invention that are useful as inhibitors of angiogenesis, endothelial cell proliferation, tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth contain a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an amount of a compound of Formula I, 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, effective to inhibit tumor or endothelial cell proliferation.

The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines include inorganic salts such as hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide, phosphate, nitrate or sulfate; or organic salts such as acetate, benzoate, citrate, cysteine or other amino acids, fumarate, glycolate, maleate, succinate, tartrate, alkylsulfonate or arylsulfonate. It is contemplated that the 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines may also be utilized as metal complexes, for example, aluminum, calcium and iron; or as the corresponding Mannich base adducts using methods known to those skilled in the art (Richard C. Larock, Comprehensive Organic Transformations, VCH Publishers, 411-415, 1989). It is known to one skilled in the art that an appropriate salt form is chosen based on physical and chemical stability, flowability, hygroscopicity and solubility. It is also known to those skilled in the art, that the above salts are made from the corresponding acid, so that hydrochloric acid gives the hydrochloride salt, sulfuric acid gives the sulfate salt, and acetic acid gives the acetate salt.

Depending on the stoichiometry of the above acids used, the salt formation occurs at the C(4)-ring position which has a dimethylamino group (1 equivalent of acid); or with both the C(4)-ring position which has a dimethylamino group and the W group (2 equivalents of acid). The salts are preferred for oral and parenteral administration.

Pharmaceutical compositions are prepared using the compounds of formula I as the active agent for inhibition of tumor and/or endothelial cell proliferation based on the specific application. Any of the compositions may also include preservatives, antioxidants, immunosuppressants, and other biologically and pharmaceutically effective agents which do not exert a detrimental effect on the 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or the cells. For treatment of tumor cells, the composition may include a chemotherapeutic agent, for example, an anti-cancer agent which selectively kills the faster replicating tumor cells, many of which are known and clinically in use. Examplary anti-cancer agents include melphalan, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, adriamycin and bleomycin [Sotomayor et al, Cancer Chemother. Pharmacol., (1992), 30:377-384]. It is also contemplated that the compounds of Formula I can be used to treat other angiogenic diseases, in conjunction with appropriate established therapeutic agents for example the anti-cancer agents listed above or anti-inflammatory agents, steroidal or nonsteroidal, such as the corticosteroids or endomethacins. For example, compound of Formula I maybe used in combination with methotrexate or an anti-inflammatory agent to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

For topical application, the 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline is combined with a carrier so that an effective dosage is delivered, based on the desired activity, at the site of application. The topical composition can be applied to the skin for treatment of diseases such as psoriasis. The carrier may be in the form ointment, cream, gel paste, foam, aerosol, suppository, pad or gelled stick. A topical composition for treatment of eye disorders, such as diabetic retinopathy, consists of an effective amount of a compound of formula I in an ophthalmically acceptable excipient such as buffered saline, mineral oil, vegetable oils such as corn or arachis oil, petroleum jelly, Miglyl 182, alcohol solution or liposome or liposome-like product.

Solution or suspensions used for parenteral, intradermal, subcutaneous, or topical application can include the following components: a sterile diluent such as water for injection, saline solution, fixed oils, polyethylene glycols, glycerine, propylene glycol or other synthetic solvents; antibacterial agents such benzyl alcohol or methyl parabens; antioxidants such as ascorbic acid or sodium bisulfite; chelating agents such as ethylene-diaminetetraacetic acid; buffers such as acetates, citrates, or phosphates and agents for the adjustment of tonicity such as sodium chloride or dextrose. The parental preparation can be enclosed in ampoules, disposable syringes or multiple dose vials made of glass or plastic.

Compositions for oral or systemic administration will generally include an inert diluent in addition to the compounds of Formula I. Such compositions may be in the form of tablets or capsules, which can contain any of the following ingredients, or compounds of a similar nature: a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; an excipient such as a starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel or corn starch; a lubricant such as magnesium stearate; or a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide. In addition, the tablet or capsule may contain various other materials which modify its physical form, for example, coatings of sugar, shellac, or other enteric agents. When a capsule is employed, it can contain in addition to material of the above type, a liquid carrier such as a fatty oil.

The compounds of formula I may also be embedded in a biocompatible controlled release matrix delivery device and inserted at the tumor site to maintain therapeutically effective levels of the compound in the target tumor. The device may be in the form of a rod, pellet, disc, microspheres, tablet or other shape and may be prepared by any of a number of methods including molding, compression, coacervation or extrusion. The device is designed to produce predictable and reproducible drug release rates. This may be a continuous zero-order profile or the formulation can be varied to give a programmed release profile which may have an initial burst, pulsatile release or another pattern which may conform to chronobiological or other therapeutic requirements. The matrix preferably contains a biodegradable polymer which may include polylactides, polyglycolide, polyanhydride, and copolymers of these substances. Nonbiodegradable polymers may also be used such as silicones or certain acrylic resins.

The compounds according to Formula I which are used for the novel methods and compositions of this invention may be readily prepared in accordance with the following scheme.

A method for producing a 7-halogen-9-[(substituted glycyl)amido]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines or its mineral acid salt, I, is shown in Scheme 1. Readily available 9-amino-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 1, is formylated to give 9-formamido-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 2, which is in turn treated with a halogenating agent to give the 9-formamido-7-halogen-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 3. Compound 3 is hydrolyzed to give 9-amine-7-halogen-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 4. Haloacyl halides of the formula: ##STR10## wherein Q and Y are halogen selected from bromine, chlorine, iodine and fluorine; and

R and R₀ are as defined hereinabove;

are reacted with compound 4 to give 9-[(haloacyl)amido]-7-halogen-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 5. Compound 5 is treated with a large variety of nucleophiles, especially amines, having the formula R₁ H, wherein R₁ is as defined hereinabove; to give the desired 7-halogen-9-[(substituted glycyl)amido]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline of Formula I wherein X is halogen and W is a moiety of the formula: ##STR11## and R, R₀ and R₁ are as defined hereinabove.

Alternatively, 9-amine-7-halogen-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 4, is reacted with an acid halide of the formula: ##STR12## wherein X, R, R₀ and R₁ are as defined hereinabove; to give the desired 7-halogen-9-[(substituted glycyl)amido]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline of Formula I wherein X is halogen and W is a moiety of the formula: ##STR13## and R, R₀ and R₁ are as defined hereinabove.

A method for producing a 7-halogen-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt of Formula I, wherein W is hydrogen, is shown in Scheme 2. Readily available 6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 6, is reacted with a halogenating agent to give the desired 7-halogen-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline of formula I, wherein X is halogen and W is hydrogen. ##STR14##

In accordance with Scheme 1, 9-amino-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 1, prepared by procedures known to those skilled in the art including U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,226,436; 3,518,248; and 5,248,797; in 90% formic acid is reacted with:

excess acetic anhydride at 0° C. for 5 minutes followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour to afford 9-formamido-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 2.

An ice cold sulfuric acid solution of compound 2 is in turn treated with:

a halogenating agent, such as N-iodo-succinimide, to give 9-formamido-7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 3.

The 9-formamido-7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 3, is hydrolyzed with:

sulfuric acid/water and methyl alcohol at room temperature to give the 9-amino-7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 4.

The 9-amino-7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 4, is treated with:

a straight or branched haloacyl halide of the formula: ##STR15## wherein Q and Y are halogen selected from bromine, chlorine, iodine and fluorine; and

R and R₀ are as defined hereinabove; to afford the required intermediate, 9-[(haloacyl)-amido]-7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 5.

Compound 5 is reacted with:

a wide variety of nucleophiles, especially amines of the formula R₁ H, wherein R₁ is as defined hereinabove;

to give the desired 7-halo-9-[(substituted glycyl)amido]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt of formula I wherein X is halogen and W is a moiety of the formula: ##STR16## and R, R₀ and R₁ are as defined hereinabove.

Alternately, the 9-amino-7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 4, is treated with:

an acid halide of the formula: ##STR17## wherein X, R, R₀ and R₁ are as defined hereinabove; at room temperature for 0.5-2.0 hours; to give the desired 7-halo-9-[(substituted glycyl)amido]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt of Formula I wherein X is halogen and W is a moiety of the formula: ##STR18## and R, R₀ and R₁ are as defined hereinabove.

In accordance with Scheme 2,6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline or its mineral acid salt, 6, is treated with:

a halogenating agent, such as N-bromosuccinimide or PhCH₂ N⁺ (CH₃)₃ ICl₂ ⁻, to afford the desired 7-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline, or its mineral acid salt, of formula I wherein X is halogen and W is hydrogen.

Some of the compounds according to formula I, in the hereinbefore described Scheme I, have centers of asymmetry at the carbon bearing the R₁ substituent. The compounds may, therefore, exist in at least two (2) stereoisomeric forms. The present invention encompasses the racemic mixture of stereoisomers as well as all stereisomers of the compounds whether free from other stereoisomers or admixed with stereoisomers in any proportion of enentiomers. The absolute configuration of any compound may be determined by conventional X-ray crystallography.

The stereochemistry centers on the tetracycline unit (i.e., C-4, C-4a, C-5a, C-12a) remain intact throughout the reaction sequence.

The following examples describe in detail the chemical synthesis of representative compounds of the present invention. The procedures are illustrations, and the invention should not be construed as being limited by chemical reactions and conditions they express. No attempt has been made to optimize the yields obtained in these reactions, and it would be obvious to one skilled in the art that variations in reaction times, temperatures, solvents, and/or reagents could increase the yields.

EXAMPLE 1 General Procedure for Formylation

To an ice cold solution of 9-amino-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline, prepared by literature procedures including U.S. Pat. No. 5,248,797, in 90% formic acid is added excess acetic anhydride. The mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 5 minutes followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction is poured into ice cold diethyl ether and the resulting solid precipitate is collected, washed with diethyl ether and dried in vacuo. The total crude material is purified by dissolving the material in water, adjusting the pH to ca. 4.5-6.4 with dilute ammonium hydroxide solution, and extracting with either methylene chloride or chloroform. The solvent is removed in vacuo, the residue is triturated with diethyl ether and hexane, and the solids are collected. The neutral compound is converted to the desired salt form by dissolving the compound in a minimum amount of chloroform and methyl alcohol, diluting with diethyl ether and adding the appropriate concentrated acid.

[4S-(4α,12aα)]-(4-Dimethylamino)-9-(formylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a,-tetrahydroxy-1.11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate

The title compound is prepared by the procedure above using 5.0 g of 9-amino-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline, 12 ml of acetic anhydride and 80 ml of 90% formic acid, followed by concentrated sulfuric acid, to give 4.51 g of the desired product.

¹ H NMR(DMSO-d₆); δ1.5(s,1H); 2.15(m, 1H); 4.27 (s, 1H); 6.8(d, 1H); 8.25(d, 1H); 8.35(s,1H); 9.05(s,1H); 9.55(s,1H); 9.8(s,1H); 9.95(bs,1H); 12.05(bs,1H). MS (FAB): m/z 458 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 2 [4S-(4α,12aα)]-(4-Dimethylamino)-9-(formylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a,-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate

To an ice cold solution of 3.33 g of product from Example 1 in 50 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid is added 1.48 g of N-iodosuccinimide. The reaction mixture is stirred a 0° C. for 1 hours, then poured slowly into 500 ml of cold diethyl ether. The resulting yellow solid is collected, washed with diethyl ether and dried in vacuo to give 3.89 g of the desired product.

¹ H NMR(DMSO-d₆): δ1.5(s,1H); 2.4(m, 1H); 4.25(s,1H); 8.3(s,1H); 8.8(s,1H); 9.1(s,1H); 10.0(s,1H); 12.4(s,1H). MS (FAB): m/z 584 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 3 [4S-(4α, 12aα)-]-9-Amino-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,-5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a,-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate

A mixture of 1.5 g of product from Example 2, 5 ml of 2N sulfuric acid and 50 ml of methyl alcohol is stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent is reduced to about 1/2 the original volume, and the residue is triturated with 2-propanol and diethyl ether. The resulting solid is collected, washed with diethyl ether and dried under vacuum for 24 hours to give 1.33 g of the desired product.

¹ H NMR(DMSO-d₆): δ1.5(s,1H); 2.2-2.4(m, 2H); 4.25(s,1H); 7.6(s,1H); 9.05(s,1H); 9.55(s,1H); 9.9(s,1H); 12.1 (bs,1H). MS (FAB): m/z 556 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 4 [4S-(4α,12aα)]-9-[(Bromoacetyl)amino]-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a,-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate

A mixture of 0.555 g of product from Example 3, 0,404 g of bromo acetyl bromide, 2 ml of acetonitrile and 7 ml of DMPU is stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. One ml of methyl alcohol is added and the mixture is poured into 2-propanol/diethyl ether (50/450). The resulting solid is collected, washed with diethyl ether and dried to give 0.55 g of the desired product.

¹ H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ4.25(2H); 4.3(¹ H); 8.65(s,1H); 9.05(s,1H); 9.6(s,1H); 10.0(s,1H); 10.01(bs,1H). MS (FAB): m/z 676 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 5 [7S-(7α,10aα)]-N-9-[(Aminocarbonyl)-7-(dimethylamino)-5,5a,6,6a,7,10,10a,12-octahydro-1,8,10a,11-tetrahydroxy-4-iodo-10,12-dioxo-2-naphthacenyl]-1-pyrrolidineacetamide dihydrochloride

A mixture of 0.20 g of product from Example 4, 0.50 g of pyrrolidine and 3 ml of 1,3-dimethyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2(¹ H) pyrimidone (herein after called DMPU) is stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The excess pyrrolidine is removed in vacuo, and the resulting residue is poured slowly into a mixture of 2-propanol and diethyl ether. Three ml of methyl alcohol is used as a rinse. 1.0M hydrochloric acid/diethyl ether is added until a yellow solid is obtained. The solid is collected, washed with diethyl ether, and dried. The crude product is purified by extraction with chloroform at pH 4.5-6 to give 0.12 g of the desired product.

MS(FAB): m/z 667(M+H).

EXAMPLE 6 [7S-(7α,10aα)]-N-9-[(Aminocarbonyl)-7-(dimethylamino)-5,5a,6,6a,7,10,10a,12-octahydro-1,8,10a,11-tetrahydroxy-4-iodo-10,12-dioxo-2-naphthacenyl]-1-piperidine-acetamide dihydrochloride

The title compound is prepared by the procedure of Example 5 using 0.20 g of product from Example 4, 0.50 g piperidine and 3 ml of DMPU to give 0.13 g of the desired product.

MS (FAB): m/z 681 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 7 [4S-(4',12aα)]-9-[[(Cyclopentylamino)acetyl]amino]-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-maphthacenecarboxamide dihydrochloride

The title compound is prepared by the procedure of Example 5 using 0.20 g of product from Example 4, 0.50 g of cyclopentylamine, and 3 ml of DMPU to give 0.13 g of the desired product.

MS(FAB):m/z 680(M+H).

EXAMPLE 8 [4S-(4α,12aα)]-7-Bromo-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,-6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate

A solution of 4.14 g of 6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline, prepared by known literature procedures including U.S. Pat. No. 5,248,797, and 1.99 g of N-bromosuccinimide in 50 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid is stirred at ice-bath temperature for 45 minutes. The reaction mixture is added dropwise to 2,000 ml of cold diethyl ether. The resulting solid is collected and dried. The solid is dissolved in 2-methoxyethanol and triturated with methyl alcohol, collected, washed with methyl alcohol and diethyl ether, and dried to give 3.1 g of the desired product.

MS Calculated for C₂₁ H₂₁ BrN₂ O₇.H₂ SO₄ MS (FAB): m/z 493.0606 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 9 Preparation of PhCH₂ (CH₃)₃ N⁺ ICl₂ ⁻

To a black solution of 8.1 g of iodo-monochloride in 100 ml of methylene chloride is added, dropwise with stirring at room temperature, a solution of 9.3 g of benzyltrimethylammonium chloride in 50 ml of water. The reaction mixture is stirred for 30 minutes, the layers are separated and the methylene chloride layer is dried over sodium sulfate. The solvent is concentrated, and the residue is recrystallized from methylene chloride/diethyl ether (3/1) to give 15 g of the desired product.

References:

Chem. Lett, 2109-2112(1987).

Bull. Chem. Soc. (Jap), 61, 597-600(1988).

EXAMPLE 10 [4S-(4α,12aα)]-4-(Dimethylamino)-4,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide

To a 0° C. solution of 1.656 g of 6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline, prepared by the procedure set forth by Boothe et al., JACS. 82, 1253(1960), in 20 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid is added 3.0 g of product from Example 9 and the mixture is stirred at 0° C. for 41/2 hours. The reaction mixture is poured into 400 ml of diethyl ether. The diethyl ether layer is decanted, 100 ml of 2-propanol is added to the residue, and the mixture is stirred for 5 minutes. The resulting solid is collected, washed with 2-propanol and diethyl ether and dried. The solid is purified by reverse phase chromatography to give 0.62 g of the desired product.

MS(FAB): m/z 541(M+H).

BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY

The antiproliferative activity of the compounds of Formula I in an Adult Bovine Aortic Endothelial (ABAE) cell line and in Human Tumor cells lines is evaluated in three similar assays that measure growth inhibition. The assays are identified as follows:

PROTOCOL 1

PROTOCOL 2 and

PROTOCOL 3.

PROTOCOLS 1, 2, and 3 are described in greater detail hereinbelow. In general, according to PROTOCOLS 1 and 2, the target ABAE and/or Human Tumor cells are exposed to the compounds of Formula I for 48 hours. PROTOCOL 3 exposes ABAE cells to the compounds for 4 days. A detailed description of the Protocols is as follows:

Biological Protocols PROTOCOL 1

Antiproliferative Activity in Human Tumor Cell Lines

The antiproliferative activity of the compounds of Formula I of the present invention is evaluated in a panel comprised of human tumor cell lines. The human tumor cell lines are from

1) Ovarian tumors: HTB161, A2780S and A2789/DDP; and

2) Colon tumors: MIP, CACO2, and SW620.

All cell lines are maintained in log phase in RPMI 1640 media, supplemented with 5% fetal calf serum, penicillin/streptomycin and 2 mM L-glutamine. Cultures are renewed after 20 passages with cells from a fresh stock of batch-frozen early passage cells. Cell lines are routinely checked for mycoplasma contamination (Genprobe). In a laminar flow hood, cells (1-5×10⁴) are plated into 96-well microtiter plates in a volume of 0.1 ml/well with a bulk microtiter dispenser (Denley). Twenty-four hours after cell plating, test compounds are added in duplicate over a 5-log concentration range, starting with 100 microgram/ml, in a diluent such that the final concentration of dimethylsulfoxide in cell culture medium does not exceed 1% (v/v). At this concentration, dimethylsulfoxide has no effect on cell growth. Compounds are added using a Tomtec dispenser which simultaneously dispenses from one 96-well plate, containing the drug dilutions, to the plates containing the cells. After two days of continuous drug exposure, 50% cold trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is added to 10% final concentration to fix the cells, and after 60 minutes at 4° C., the TCA is aspirated and the plates are washed 5 times with deionized water using a microtiter plate washer. The number of cells on the plate are quantitated using a protein dye-binding assay (Monks et al., 1991). A 0.4% solution of the dye, sulforhodamine B, in glacial acetic acid is added to the plates, and the plates are washed 5 times with 1% glacial acetic acid using the automatic plate washed. The bound stain is solubilized with 0.1 ml of 10 mMTris base. The optical densities are read from an automatic spectrophotometric plate reader (Dynatech) directly to a main frame computer (VAX 8600).

Positive controls, that include standard chemotherapeutic drugs (i.e., adriamycin, cisplatin, etc.), are included in every experiment.

Background optical density measurements (complete media--cells, and complete media+drug-cells) are automatically subtracted from the appropriate control and test wells. Mean values and standard errors are determined from duplicate wells. A measure is also made of the optical density at time when the drugs are added. The number of cells after treatment (P), as % of control, is calculated for every concentration of drug, as follows: ##EQU1## wherein: T is optical density measurement for treated cells after 48 hours;

C is optical density measurement for untreated cells after 48 hours;

C_(o) is optical density measurement for cells at the time of drug addition.

IC₅₀ of Growth inhibition is calculated from the sets of P values using the RS-1 data package (BBN Software).

PROTOCOL 2

Antiproliferative Activity in Human Tumor and Adult Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cell Lines (ABAE)

The antiproliferative activity of the compounds of Formula I is evaluated in a panel comprised of human tumor cell lines as listed in Protocol 1 as well as an adult bovine aortic endothelial cell line (ABAE). This assay is a modification of PROTOCOL 1. The modifications include:

1) each concentration for each compound is tested in a single well;

2) compounds are tested at 20, 4, 0.8, 0.16 microgram/ml and additionally in some experiments at 100 and 0.32 microgram/ml;

3) samples are pipetted into a 96-well plate for each of the cell lines by a Beckman Biomek 1000 SL robot;

4) after fixing with TCA each well is washed with 0.35 ml distilled water twice, not five times;

5) after staining with sulforhodamine B each well is washed 3 times, not five times;

6) the growth inhibition (I) as % of control, is calculated using the RS-1 data package (BBN Software), for every concentration of drug, as follows: ##EQU2## wherein: T is optical density measurement for treated cells after 48 hours;

C is optical density measurement for untreated cells after 48 hours;

7) IC₅₀ of growth inhibition is determined graphically from dose response curves, as is known in the art.

PROTOCOL 3

Antiproliferative Activity in Adult Bovine Aortic Endothelial (ABAE) Cell Line

ABAE cells are grown in DMEM media (Mediatech, Washington, D.C.) supplemented with 10% calf serum (Hyclone). ABAE cells are plated in 24-well dishes at 8,000 cells/well, followed by the addition of increasing concentrations of 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline. After four days, the cells are detached and counted. In the control wells, cells did not reach confluency during experimental time. The growth inhibition (I) as % of control is calculated as follows: ##EQU3## wherein: N_(c) is the number of cells in untreated wells;

N_(t) is the number of cells in treated wells;

N_(o) is the number of plated cells.

IC₅₀ of growth inhibition is determined from the sets of I values plotted by Kaleidograph software (Abelbeck Software).

Table 1 presents the results depicting the antiproliferative activity of the compounds of Formula I against an ABAE cell line, as evaluated by PROTOCOL 2 and PROTOCOL 3. The results are presented in terms of IC₅₀ and are as follows.

                  TABLE 1                                                          ______________________________________                                         Antiproliferative Activity in Adult Bovine Aortic                              Endothelial (ABAE) Cell Line                                                   COMPOUND OF    IC.sub.50   IC.sub.50                                           EXAMPLE NO.    PROTOCOL 2  PROTOCOL 3                                          ______________________________________                                         6              ND          2.5                                                 8              2.4         ND                                                  10             5.0         ND                                                  Prior Art      >20         ≧50                                          Compound                                                                       Minocycline                                                                    ______________________________________                                          ND = Not Determined                                                      

In addition FIG. 1, presents the dose response curve for the compound of Example 6 for the above ABAE cell line in PROTOCOL 3.

As can be seen from Table 1, the compound of Example No. 6 exhibits increased activity in preventing the proliferation of ABAE cells as compared to the prior art compound Minocycline. Also as can be seen from FIG. 1, the difference between the prior art compound Minocycline and the compound of Example 6 is significant in a 4 day assay (Protocol 3). It appears, that the prior art compound Minocycline is losing its activity upon incubation with cells, while the compound of Example 6 retains its activity. Minocycline inhibits 50% of cell growth at approximately 50 μg/ml, while the compound of Example 6 inhibits 50% of cell growth at approximately 2 μg/ml.

Table 2 presents the results depicting the antiproliferative activity of the compounds according to Formula I against a panel of Human Tumor Cell lines as evaluated by PROTOCOL 1 and PROTOCOL 2. The results are presented in terms of IC₅₀ values against each cell line and average IC₅₀ and are as follows.

                                      TABLE 2                                      __________________________________________________________________________                                                     AVERAGE                                   OVARIAN TUMOR CELL LINES                                                                          COLON TUMOR CELL LINES                                                                           IC.sub.50                      COMPOUND FROM                                                                             A2780S                                                                               A2780/DDP                                                                             MIP   CACO2 HTB 161                                                                              SW620 FOR TUMOR                      EXAMPLE NO.                                                                               IC.sub.50 μg/ml                                                                   IC.sub.50 μg/ml                                                                    IC.sub.50 μg/ml                                                                   IC.sub.50 μg/ml                                                                   IC.sub.50 μg/ml                                                                   IC.sub.50 μg/ml                                                                   CELL LINES                     __________________________________________________________________________     6          0.2   0.8    0.6   4.0   0.2   0.4   1.0                            8          0.6   0.6    2.0   2.4   0.6   1.4   1.3                            10         0.7   4.0    0.8   2.8   0.7   1.2   1.7                            7          2.0   ND     ND    ND    1.0   3.0   2.0                            5          4.0   4.0    4.0   ND    3.0   4.0   3.8                            Prior Art Compound                                                                        6.1   6.1    6.1   9.0   5.8   6.5   6.6                            Minocycline                                                                    __________________________________________________________________________      ND = Not Determined                                                      

FIG. 2 shows graphically the dose response curve for the compound of Example 8 against the 6 tested Human Tumor Cell lines.

As can be seen from Table 2, the compounds of Formula I exhibit increased activity in inhibiting the proliferation of tumor cell lines as compared to the prior art compound Minocycline. Also, as can be seen from FIG. 2, even at the highest concentrations of compound of Example 8, there is no 100% inhibition of cell growth. This result means that even at the highest concentration of compound of Example 8 the cells continue to grow. Dead floating cells were not observed even at the highest concentration of compound of Example 8 or other compounds of Formula I. Taken together, these data indicate that the compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of cell growth, or cytostatic compounds, rather than cytotoxic compounds to the cells.

The data from both Tables 1 and 2 demonstrate that the compounds of Formula I are more potent in inhibiting endothelial and tumor cells, than the Monocycline compound utilized by Brem et al and Teicher et al. This is of particular importance as a more potent compound can inhibit tumor cells, endothelial cells, and vascular growth more effectively, thus permitting the use of smaller doses. Also, such compounds will have a greater efficacy for keeping tumor growth in check after chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This translates directly into a real benefit of requiring fewer repetitions of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to eradicate a tumor. Also, such compounds permit intervals between radiation or chemotherapy to be longer without significant tumor regrowth. 

We claim:
 1. A method for inhibiting angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation which comprises administering an effective inhibitory amount of a compound of formula I: ##STR19## wherein: X is halogen selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine or iodine;W is hydrogen or a formula of the moiety: ##STR20## wherein: R and R₀ are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and straight or branched (C₁ -C₄)alkyl; R₁ is (C₃ -C₅)azacycloalkane or (C₃ -C₆)cycloalkyl amino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; alone of in combination with a therapeutic agent used in the treatment of an angiogenic disorder; to a warm blooded animal having a disorder characterized by the undesired proliferation of endothelial cells.
 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound of formula I is selected from the group consisting of [7S-(7α,10aα)]-N-9-[(aminocarbonyl)-7-(dimethylamino)-5,5a, 6, 6a, 7,10,10a, 12-octahydro-1,8,10a, 11-tetrahydroxy-4-iodo-10,12-dioxo-2-naphthacenyl]-1-pyrrolidine acetamide dihydrochloride;[7S- (7α,10aα)]-N-9-[(aminocarbonyl)-7-(dimethylamino)-5,5a,6,6a,7,10,10a,12-octahydro-1,8,10a, 11-tetrahydroxy-4-iodo-10,12-dioxo-2-naphthacenyl]-1-piperidineacetamide dihydrochloride; [4S-(4α,12aα)]-9- [[(cyclopentylamino)acetyl]amino]-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5, 5a,6, 11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide dihydrochloride; [4S-(4α,12aα)]-7-bromo-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,-6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate; and [4S-(4α,12aα)]-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide.
 3. The method according to claim 2 wherein the compound of formula I is selected from the group consisting of[7S-(7α,10aα)]-N-9-[(aminocarbonyl)-7-(dimethylamino)-5,5a,6,6a,7,10,10a,12-octahydro-1,8,10a,11-tetrahydroxy-4-iodo-10,12-dioxo-2-naphthacenyl]-1-piperidineacetamide dihydrochloride; [4S-(4α,12aα)]-7-bromo-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,-6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioso-2-naphthacenecarboxamide sulfate; and [4S-(4α,12aα)]-4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-iodo-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide.
 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the effective amount of the compound of Formula I is from about 0.10 mg to 30.0 mg per kg of body weight.
 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the amount is from about 1.0 mg and 10.0 mg per kg of body weight.
 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the compound of formula I is embedded in a biocompatible controlled release matrix delivery device. 